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Hagen
City in Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Hagen, the principal city of Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands, is a lively commercial and cultural center amidst lush mountains. Known as a gateway to the region's famous tribal festivals, it offers a unique mix of local life, markets, and tradition.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Western Highlands
Population
—
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-5.83°, 144.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$1,145
Local Cost
$640
Local Income
$230
Cashless
20
English
55
Temperature
17.8°C
Summer Avg
18.1°C
Winter Avg
17.3°C
Record High
28.6°C
Record Low
6.8°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1982 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HGU
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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